The Department of Physics is number one in the nation for awarding African Americans baccalaureate degrees in physics and the physical sciences, according to the latest report from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) on physics enrolments and degrees. The Department of Physics is making strides to explore opportunities as a research oriented department that will ensure hands-on development of the concepts in physics and engineering.
Physics and Engineering courses are taught with the concepts of comprehend, understand, and apply. This approach to physics and engineering develops a profound basis for all general and upper level courses. Electives are geared to establish a liberal education with a focus on critical thinking skills, which are necessary to assure understanding and retention of information.
